Toilet seat

Abstract

A toilet seat and method for supporting an individual atop a toilet is disclosed. The toilet seat may be configured with a first portion generally for supporting skeletal structure of an individual and a second portion generally for supporting lateral fat of the individual. The second portion may be configured to extend outwardly from the first portion generally between the back and the front of the toilet bowl. The second portion is cantilevered outward relative to the toilet bowl. The moment of pressure between the first portion and a forward portion of the individual's legs remains unchanged by approximating the second portion relative to the front end of the toilet bowl to not inhibit the individual from being able to lean forward and stand from a seated position.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 030,152 filed Jul. 29, 2014 and entitled “TOILET SEAT” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates generally to an improved toilet seat, and more particularly to a toilet seat configured to provide both skeletal and weight bearing support without limiting an individual's ability to lean forward and / or stand from a seated position.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Toilet seats are designed to support, at least in part, a person's weight while seated on a toilet. The areas of the person's body in contact with the surface of the toilet seat are the only supported areas while seated. Configuring specific portions and the surface area of those portions to be in contact with the individual while seated is key to providing adequa...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a toilet seat designed to support heavy individuals. It has two main parts: a first part that supports the skeletal structure of the individual, and a second part that supports the individual's lateral fat. The second part is cantilevered outward from the first part, and its design allows for unchanged pressure between the individual's legs and allows them to stand from a seated position. The thickness of the seat decreases towards its front, with its back end supported by the top rim of the toilet bowl. This design ensures stability and comfort for individuals who weigh more than the average person.

Problems solved by technology

For example, simply enlarging the entire toilet seat or supporting an individual's weight without supporting their skeletal structure is not biomedically desirable.

A particular problem arises in the case of an overweight or obese person who has a weight bearing surface generally much larger than their skeletal bearing component (i.e., the amount of lateral fat may far exceed their skeletal structure).

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